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Barbara Jordan was a prominent American politician known for her influential career as a lawyer and a member of the United States House of Representatives. Born on February 21, 1936, she served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives and later as a U.S. Representative from Texas. Jordan was the first African American woman to serve in the Texas Senate and the first African American woman elected to Congress from the South. She was known for her eloquence and her advocacy for civil rights and social justice.

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Famous Barbara Jordan Quotes

“The stakes ... are too high for government to be a spectator sport.”

Government Sports Stakes Spectators

Book:Barbara Jordan, a self-portrait

Source: Barbara Jordan, a self-portrait

“More is required of public officials than slogans and handshakes and press releases. More is required. We must hold ourselves strictly accountable. We must provide the people with a vision of the future.”

“A government is invigorated when each of us is willing to participate in shaping the future of this nation.”

Government Nations Willing Shaping The Future

Book:Great Speeches Collection 1 - AUDIO EDITION

Source: Great Speeches Collection 1 - AUDIO EDITION

“We cannot improve on the system of government handed down to us by the founders of the Republic. There is no way to improve upon that. But what we can do is to find new ways to implement that system and realize our destiny.”

Way Government Can Do Realizing Destiny Republic Founders New Ways Our Destiny Systems Of Government

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“The Commission agrees that the federal government should help alleviate these costs. The best way to do so is to reduce illegal immigration.... We recommend immediate reimbursement of criminal justice costs, because these conditions can now be met, but we urge further study of the costs of health care and education before impact aid is provided.”

“What we have to do is strike a balance between the idea that government should do everything and the idea, the belief, that government ought to do nothing. Strike a balance.”

Should Ideas Government Belief Ought Balance Strikes

Author:Barbara Jordan

“We want to be in control of our lives. Whether we are jungle fighters, craftsmen, company men, gamesmen, we want to be in control. And when the government erodes that control, we are not comfortable.”

Men Want Government Company Our Lives Comfortable Fighter Jungle Craftsman Erode

Book:Barbara Jordan, a self-portrait

Source: Barbara Jordan, a self-portrait

About the Author

Born: February 21, 1936
Died: January 17, 1996
Known for: American Politician
Quotes: 85

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Barbara Jordan, a self-portraitRelated source material

Barbara Jordan: Speaking the Truth With Eloquent ThunderRelated source material

Barbara C. Jordan--selected SpeechesRelated source material

Great Speeches Collection 1 - AUDIO EDITIONRelated source material

The Great Society: A Twenty Year CritiqueRelated source material

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